Disaster Risk Management Specialist (Re Announced)

Position Title: Disaster Risk Management Specialist (Re Announced)

2025-11-17 Ghazni, Zabul Full Time 10

Job Location:	Ghazni, Zabul
Nationality:	National
Category:	Other
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per PIN's Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	PIN-HR/120801/2025
No. Of Jobs:	2
City:	Ghazni (Jaghori, Gilan) Zabul (Arghandab, Day Chopan)

Organization:	People In Need
Years of Experience:	More than 4 years
Contract Duration:	8 Months (Extendable)
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor Degree
Close date:	2025-11-17

About People In Need:

PIN is a Czech, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality, and solidarity. Human dignity and freedom are fundamental values and we believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their own lives and share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

People in Need’s Afghanistan country program started in November 2001, providing emergency food distribution in mountainous areas of the central highlands. 20 years later, the program has visibly grown and diversified but continues to promote PIN’s core values: envisioning a world where people are free to make decisions about their lives; a world where people are not restricted by an un-free society, poverty, lack of education or discrimination. Today, we work along the humanitarian and development spectrum, providing immediate aid and supporting the most vulnerable in Afghanistan to find long-term solutions to the challenges they face.

Background:

PIN Afghanistan’s three strategic objectives for the current planning period are (1) Agency-driven, transformative, humanitarian assistance; (2) Making markets work for crisis-affected and marginalized communities; and, (3) Harnessing decent, productive, and inclusive livelihoods. Under the current evolving context, the CP is focusing efforts under strategic priority 1 and in particular, supporting people to have (1) enough to eat, (2) a safe and secure living space that supports their health and well-being, (3) the basic items needed to stay safe and warm, and (4) access to education when the normal structures are no longer available to them.

Job Descriptions:

People in Need (PIN) Afghanistan is seeking an experienced Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Specialist to support the implementation of a DG INTPA-funded humanitarian resilience project in Ghazni and Zabul provinces. The DRR Specialist will lead the design, coordination, and implementation of community-based disaster risk reduction activities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery aligned with project goals and donor requirements.

The Specialist will oversee the formation and capacity building of Community-Level Disaster Risk Management (CLDRM) committees, support the development of Community Disaster Risk Management Plans (CDRMPs), and facilitate local risk assessments, early warning systems, and preparedness actions. S/he will ensure that DRR is effectively mainstreamed across the project’s sectors, including livelihoods, agriculture, and community engagement, and that all interventions are inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and gender-responsive. The selected candidate must have a strong technical understanding of disaster risk reduction in humanitarian and resilience settings, with proven experience implementing DRR strategies in fragile or disaster-prone areas.

The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Specialist will play a key role in implementing a multi-sectoral resilience project aimed at strengthening community preparedness and climate resilience in Ghazni and Zabul provinces. The DRR Specialist will provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure effective integration of disaster risk reduction into community-based planning, implementation, and capacity-building efforts. In addition, the resource will be supporting the development of key documents within PIN such as SOPs and guidelines to improve programme quality and establish clear criteria for activities, site and beneficiaries selection.

Main Responsibilities:

The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to, the following work areas and duties:

Project Implementation

• Lead and support the implementation of DRR-related activities.

• Guide planning, budgeting, and execution of DRR components in line with project targets.

• Ensure quality and timely implementation of activities, providing technical backstopping to field teams.

• Deliver technical presentations and facilitate workshops/trainings for national and local stakeholders.

• Conduct field visits for monitoring and quality assurance of project interventions.

• Represent PIN in technical meetings, project events, and coordination forums as required.

Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments in target areas.
Provide technical input to the development of Community Disaster Risk Management Plans (CDRMPs).
Support the formation and capacity building of Community-Level Disaster Risk Management (CLDRM) committees.

Technical Support

• Provide technical inputs to strengthen project design, implementation, and alignment with international DRR standards.

• Support the development of early warning systems, hazard monitoring tools, and risk assessments.

• Facilitate the development of community contingency plans and institutional preparedness strategies.

• Provide technical assistance to develop DRR protocols and frameworks for multi-stakeholder engagement.

• Contribute to the localization and institutionalization of DRR policies and guidelines.

Project Development

• Develop DRR programmatic strategies and partnership approaches in coordination with PIN HQ and local actors.

• Provide technical input into new project proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.

• Lead DRR-related research, assessments, and learning initiatives.

• Ensure alignment with national strategies and global DRR frameworks (Sendai Framework, etc.).

Staff Support and Capacity Building

• Coach and mentor PIN staff on DRR approaches and tools.

• Assess team capacities and support tailored training and learning opportunities.

• Promote an inclusive and transparent working environment focused on learning and continuous improvement.

• Support the integration of gender, protection, and inclusion principles in all DRR activities.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, or resilience programming.
Proven experience in designing and managing DRR projects, particularly in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
Previous experience working in or with Afghan institutions and familiarity with the local context is a strong advantage.
Experience working with international NGOs, UN agencies, or donors.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with government counterparts and multi-stakeholder platforms.
Strong facilitation, coaching, and training skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Dari and Pashto.
Proven capacities in carrying out capacity building activities for the staff
Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports
Adaptability with sound professional judgement and decision-making skills
Demonstrated understanding of ability to apply to principles of AAP and protection
Understanding of risk informed management approaches

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit CVs and Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in the position and how your
skills and experience match the skills, qualifications, and competencies required for this position.
Applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements for the mentioned position will be
selected on a rolling basis, with the last date for applications being 17.Nov. 2025, midnight.

Local Candidates will be given priority.

Please follow the below link and fill out the form :

https://airtable.com/app0so8kDaCjljAik/shruZlDQxgPVKO1xr

Safeguarding Policy:

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with the People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.